University of Chicago scientists find electrons moving slowly in new quantum state
Researchers at the University of Chicago discovered a strange quantum state where large numbers of electrons move unusually slowly in Fe5GeTe2 on October 1, 2026.
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Single chemical group helps RNA form protective droplets before first cells
University at Buffalo scientists report that a specific oxygen-containing group in RNA may explain how early molecules formed protective structures on October 1, 2026.
Lost Woods project volunteers record over 5,500 ancient trees in Sussex
Volunteers with the Lost Woods partnership have recorded more than 5,500 ancient and veteran trees across a 121-square-mile area of Sussex since March 2024.
New simulations show Milky Way formed from thousands of smaller galaxies
Scientists led by Harley Katz at the University of Chicago released new simulations showing the Milky Way began as thousands of galaxies.
Male tokay geckos extend mating calls with a short breath
Researchers at the University of Southern Denmark found that male tokay geckos take a brief breath to lengthen their two-part mating calls.
ESA Juice spacecraft used Earth gravity to slingshot toward Jupiter
The European Space Agency's Jupiter Icy Moons Explorer flew past Earth on September 28, 2026, to use planetary gravity for a journey to Jupiter.
Secure group attachment helps dissenters voice opinions more persuasively
A research team from KAIST and Western University found that feeling secure within a group allows members to express dissenting opinions in greater detail.
Record-breaking El Niño warms Pacific Ocean and alters global weather patterns
Forecasters say this year's unusually strong El Niño event is warming the Pacific Ocean faster than before and will likely peak around December.
Scientists identify new magnetic iron mineral in Chang’e-6 lunar soil samples
Researchers from the Chinese Academy of Sciences discovered a previously unknown form of metallic iron inside Chang'e-6 lunar soil samples on October 3, 2026.
MEGATRON project simulations show how first stars forged elements for life
Researchers from the University of Bath, University of Chicago, and Institut d'Astrophysique de Paris released new simulation results on October 3, 2026.